Whether you want to downsize, free up some cash or say goodbye to renting, these small homes proves that size does not necessarily matter Whether you’re looking to declutter your life by downsizing, want to free up some cash, or say goodbye to renting, small homes offer lots of opportunities. Size does not necessarily matter […]

When it comes to the filters you apply when house hunting it’s worth thinking outside the box. This collection of homes prove why there’s more to one bedders that just apartments We often get caught up by narrowing our property search to standard three-bedroom homes, or think that if you are looking for something smaller apartments […]

Whether you’re just starting your property journey, looking to downsize or would love a seaside escape, these sweet little one bedroom homes for sale are just the ticket 11 small homes for sale that will make you want to downsize immediately There’s lots of talk these days about downsizing, de-cluttering and living a minimalist lifestyle […]

Small homes continue to grow in popularity as housing and land costs rise. We look at some helpful pros and cons for you to consider before going small What you should consider if you want to live in a tiny house The ‘tiny house’ movement is based around semi-mobile homes built on trailers, with a […]

The loss of a job was less of a calamity and more of a stroke of good fortune, nudging this little family into an adventure and a new life afloat Meet and greet Bregje Geurtsen, co-owner of a vintage shop-come-health cafe, Nick van der Schalie, consultant, and Fee, 6, plus cats Nanna and Lotje On […]

Joining the ‘tiny house’ movement sent this couple on a DIY journey that led them from London to an idyllic corner of Auckland’s Henderson Valley Meet and greet Jasmine Burt, 30 sustainable business consultant and Erin Allison-Maxwell, abseiling contractor. This Auckland couple had big dreams about living small You know what I think about people […]

By thinking outside the cube, an inventive Auckland couple have squeezed their bare necessities into a petite 8.6-square-metre home Meet and greet Shaun Pearce, owner of I Build Solutions and Petra Pearce, climate scientist at NIWA. An 8.6-square-metre home is the perfect fit for this Auckland couple An obsession with tiny homes, a passion for […]

With house prices souring in Taipei City, this clever renovation by A Little Design of a 22-square-metre apartment offers a pint-size solution to the affordable housing problem Money-saving housing solutions Like New Zealand, housing affordability in Taipei is a major problem. Many young people are being priced out of a competitive market as the cost of housing continues to climb. Taipei is […]

At just 18 metres square – about half the size of a two-car garage – this New Plymouth home has everything you’d expect… except room for an oven Natalie Kennaugh and Zara Losch had been living in the United Kingdom, but in 2013 decided to head to New Zealand (a homecoming for Kiwi Natalie) and make their home in […]

Put off by the damp, cold houses they could afford, a New Plymouth duo decided to put their money into a very small, very special new-build This New Plymouth new-build is just 18 square metres Natalie Kennaugh and Zara Losch had been living in the United Kingdom, but in 2013 decided to head to New […]

Clever, concise and full of character, these homes reveal everything that’s good about being small New Zealand’s Best small homes A minuscule marvel in Queenstown This stylish, sleek, 120-square-metre marvel near Queenstown is by Anna-Marie Chin and won the 2016 Home of the Year Best Small Home title. ‘Pyramid scheme’ The winner of the 2017 Best Small Home […]

 Environmentally conscious entrepreneur Graham Hill set out to fit 92 square metres of functionality into his New York apartment, measuring only 39 square metres Digitally-savvy Graham Hill turned this design challenge into a competition which he hosted on a crowd-sourcing website. The response was amazing, with over 300 entries submitted from all over the world. […]

An Auckland couple join the small-home movement with this clever renovation David and Rebecca Lee set about transforming this basement apartment when a change in circumstances meant they had to rent out their home and downsize. They set about converting a 33-square-metre storage-come-garage space into a self-contained apartment. With David’s practical skills and background as […]

With million-dollar properties selling at the rate of 25 per day around New Zealand, this new range of micro houses by Japanese company Muji could hold the answer to the housing crisis Better-known for its sleek homeware and apparel, Japanese company Muji has now teamed up with top international designers to develop tiny homes. Muji enlisted English product and […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Small Homes’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today   The 5 rules Hallways eat space. Wherever possible, dispense with them – who needs a formal front hall? Even a small room will feel […]

Stylish doesn’t have to mean expensive. We look at five ways you can give your home that designer edge while staying under budget Taking inspiration from the home featured above, we give you five ways to create a home that looks beautiful even on a budget. Creating a home interior from everyday materials like ply […]

Architect Pam Ingram collaborated with graphic designer Peter Roband to renovate the Arch Hill apartment he shares with his partner Lindsay Spedding. The apartment now has a completely fresh feel without any changes to the existing footprint. “He could visualise what I was talking about,” says Ingram, “and he wanted something that was well-designed. We […]